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Buy The Go-To Tee For DTF, Screen Printing, and Embroidery

If you sell printed tees, you already know the blank makes or breaks the sale.

The Bella Canvas 3001 is the shirt customers keep. It’s soft, it fits right, and it takes ink without fighting you. That’s why brands, print shops, and creators order it in bulk.

At Picasso Print DTF, we’ve spent over 20 years working with blanks that actually hold up on press. The 3001 is the one we recommend first because it prints clean, ships light, and sells at retail prices.

Bella 3001 Collection Featured Products

Buy the core colors that sell fast and print clean. Every tee in our Bella Canvas 3001 line is 100% Airlume cotton, 4.2oz, and ready for DTF, screen, and embroidery. All styles start from $4.90 at Picasso Print.

BELLA + CANVAS - Jersey Tee - 3001 - Athletic Heather 

A top seller for brands. Soft heather grey with a smooth knit. Prints slightly muted for vintage looks. 4.2oz lightweight feel. Perfect for DTF and screen. Moves fast in wholesale packs.

BELLA + CANVAS - Jersey Tee - 3001 - Black 

The staple. Deep black that doesn’t fade fast. Smooth surface makes DTF and screen ink pop. Retail fit, side-seamed. Customers ask for this color first. Great base for any design.

BELLA + CANVAS - Jersey Tee - 3001 - Heather Columbia Blue 

Light, bright blue with a heathered tone. Soft hand and breathable knit. Works well for spring and event tees. DTF bonds cleanly. A favorite for schools and boutiques.

BELLA + CANVAS - Jersey Tee - 3001 - Heather Deep Teal 

Rich teal with a muted heather finish. Stands out without being loud. Prints crisp details. Lightweight and comfortable. Great for streetwear brands and custom drops.

BELLA + CANVAS - Jersey Tee - 3001 - Heather Maroon 

Deep red-brown heather. Premium look for fall and winter merch. Smooth fabric takes ink well. No pinholes. Pairs great with white and gold prints.

BELLA + CANVAS - Jersey Tee - 3001 - Heather Mauve 

Trending dusty purple tone. Soft, fashion-forward color that sells in boutiques. Prints true to color. Lightweight and retail fit. Perfect for small-batch launches.

BELLA + CANVAS - Jersey Tee - 3001 - Heather Navy 

Classic navy with heather texture. Hides lint and washes well. DTF colors look vibrant on it. A go-to for teams, schools, and corporate orders.

BELLA + CANVAS - Jersey Tee - 3001 - Heather Peach 

Warm, soft peach tone. Great for spring collections and gift tees. Smooth knit gives clean print results. Lightweight and flattering on all skin tones.

BELLA + CANVAS - Jersey Tee - 3001 - Heather Dark Grey 

Charcoal heather that works for any niche. Masks wear and washes. Prints hold strong. Versatile for brands, events, and POD. Always in demand.

BELLA + CANVAS - Jersey Tee - 3001 - Kelly Green 

Bright, bold green. Pops on press and on camera. Solid knit for clean DTF adhesion. Great for sports, St. Patrick’s, and brand merch.

BELLA + CANVAS - Jersey Tee - 3001 - Orange 

Vibrant orange that grabs attention. Solid color, smooth surface. Perfect for events, teams, and promotional giveaways. Ink cures fast and looks bright.

BELLA + CANVAS - Jersey Tee - 3001 - Pink 

Soft, classic pink. Popular for boutiques and personal orders. Prints clean with no bleed. Lightweight and comfortable for everyday wear.

BELLA + CANVAS - Jersey Tee - 3001 - Red 

True red, no fading. Strong color for logos and bold designs. Smooth knit prevents ink issues. A core color every shop should keep in stock.

BELLA + CANVAS - Jersey Tee - 3001 - White

The blank for everything. Bright white, smooth surface. Best base for DTF and DTG. Shows colors true. Essential for testing and bulk orders.

Pair your Bella Blanks with Picasso Print DTF Transfers by Size or Build a Gang Sheet to get your art ready for the blanks! 

What Makes The Bella Canvas Jersey Tee 3001 Different

Fabric that works with you

100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton. Heather and tri-blend options mix in polyester and rayon. The knit is tight and smooth. That matters because DTF adhesive grabs better, screen ink sits sharper, and embroidery doesn’t pucker.

Weight that customers like

4.2 oz. Light enough for warm days, heavy enough to feel like $30. You’re not selling a box. You’re selling a tee people will wear twice a week.

Construction that lasts

Side seams stop twisting. Shoulder tape keeps the neck from stretching. 1x1 rib collar holds shape after 20 washes. We tested 100 shirts through 25 wash cycles. 96% showed no DTF cracking. 94% kept screen print color.

And it’s not just for one method. DTF, screen print, DTG, vinyl, embroidery. The 3001 handles all of it.

Order Bella Canvas 3001 Wholesale from Picasso Print DTF and get blanks that make your art look better.

Who Should Stock The Bella Canvas 3001

This tee fits almost every business model we see.

New clothing brands

You need something that feels expensive on day one. The fit is modern, tapered through the body, not square. Customers pay $28-$35 printed and don’t blink.

Print-on-demand sellers

Shipping matters. At 4.2 oz, a case of 72 weighs 18 lbs vs 24 lbs for a 5.3 oz tee. At $2/lb, you save $12 per case. Multiply that by 500 orders and you’ve paid for ink.

Bands, artists, and creators

It photographs well. It doesn’t shrink weird. Fans wear it past the concert. That’s free marketing.

Schools, teams, and events

Parents will actually wear spirit wear. Event organizers like it because it feels like a gift, not junk.

Embroidery and screen shops

It’s predictable. 110 mesh flashes in 6 seconds at 280°F. Embroidery holds 15,000 stitches with medium cutaway. No guessing.

Fabric Breakdown: Why Prints Bond Better

Let’s talk numbers, not fluff.

  • Material: Solid colors are 100% Airlume combed cotton. Heathers = 52% cotton / 48% polyester. Tri-blends = 50% polyester / 25% cotton / 25% rayon.
  • Surface: Fine jersey knit. Smooth enough that DTF needs 5°F less heat to bond.
  • Weight: 4.2 oz/yd². Breathable but not sheer.
  • Build: Side-seamed to prevent tube twist. Neck taped. Ribbed collar.

That smoothness is the secret. Standard open-knit blanks trap air and cause pinholes. The 3001 gives you a flat canvas. Ink doesn’t bleed. Transfers don’t lift at the edges.

For DTF specifically, less texture means fewer re-presses. That saves time and film.

Sizing and Fit Notes That Help You Sell More

The Bella Canvas Unisex Jersey Tee runs true to size but it’s not boxy.

  • Cut: Narrower shoulders, slimmer body, 28” length on Medium
  • Sizes: XS-4XL. XS-XL standard. 2XL +$2. 3XL/4XL +$3
  • Tip: If your customer wants oversized, go up one size

Best-selling size mix we see: 10% S, 25% M, 30% L, 20% XL, 10% 2XL, 5% XS/3XL/4XL. Adjust for your audience.

Keep one of each size as a sample. When someone can feel it, they buy it.

Color Range: 100+ Options Without Custom Dye

You can match almost any brand palette.

  • Core: Black, White, Athletic Heather, Navy, Red, Royal, Forest. Always in stock.
  • Heathers: Heather Grey, Dark Grey Heather, Heather Navy. Print a little softer, sell really well.
  • Trending: Mauve, Clay, Dust, Army, Mustard. We restock monthly.
  • Brights: Neon Pink, Neon Green, Neon Orange. Great for events.

60% of all orders are Black, White, and Athletic Heather. Stock those first, then expand.

Color stock changes by season. Check before you quote 500 pieces. Picasso Print DTF updates inventory daily.

Cost Comparison: 3001 vs Budget Blank

A generic 5.3 oz tee: $2.90 wholesale.

Bella Canvas 3001 at 288 pcs: $3.42.

That’s $0.52 more upfront.

But you can charge $4 more retail because it feels premium. That’s $3.48 extra profit per shirt. On 1,000 shirts = $3,480 more in your pocket.

Shipping savings: 6 lbs less per case x $2/lb = $12 saved.

Returns: Budget blanks average 4.7% returns. 3001 averages 1.2%. On 5,000 shirts that’s 175 fewer remakes.

The math is simple. Spend a little more on the blank, make a lot more on the sale.

Shop-Tested Print Settings

DTF Transfer Printing

Press at 305°F with medium pressure for 10 seconds, then warm peel. The smooth knit bonds easily, so less heat is needed. Too hot causes unwanted shine on the transfer.

Screen Printing

Use 110 mesh for underbase and 230 for detail. Flash at 280°F for 6 seconds. The lightweight fabric cures fast, saving about 20% gas compared to heavier blanks.

DTG

Apply light pretreat for even coverage. Print at 1440x720 for sharp detail. Cure at 330°F for 90 seconds. Ring-spun cotton absorbs ink cleanly with zero bleeding or feathering.

Embroidery

Use medium cutaway stabilizer to prevent puckering. Run 40wt thread at 500-600 SPM. The smooth fabric holds stitches well and resists flagging, even on detailed left-chest logos.

Vinyl/HTV

Press at 305°F for 12 seconds with firm pressure. Achieves full adhesion on the first press. The smooth surface prevents edge lift and gives clean, long-lasting results.

How To Care For Printed Bella Canvas 3001

Give this to your customers. It cuts returns.

  1. Wash inside out - Protects the print
  2. Cold water only - Hot water breaks down adhesive
  3. Mild detergent - No bleach, no fabric softener
  4. Gentle cycle - Less agitation = longer life
  5. Tumble dry low or hang dry - High heat warps DTF
  6. Wait 24 hours before first wash - Let it cure
  7. Don’t iron on the print - Turn inside out, low heat
  8. Wash like colors together - Prevents dye transfer

Follow this and prints last 25+ washes.

Why Print Shops Pick This As Their House Blank

Because it’s consistent.

The knit doesn’t vary batch to batch. Colors match. Sizes are reliable. That means fewer headaches on press.

We’ve seen shops switch and immediately drop their remake rate. One shop went from 4.7% returns to 1.2% in 3 months. That’s not luck. That’s fabric.

It’s also versatile. You can run DTF in the morning, embroidery in the afternoon, and screen print at night without changing your blank.

Order now

Get the blank that prints better, sells higher, and costs less to ship. Get Bella Canvas 3001 Wholesale from Picasso Print DTF today.

 

The Bella Canvas 3001 is a unisex jersey t-shirt made from Airlume combed cotton. It weighs 4.2 ounces and has a tailored retail fit. The fabric is smooth, side-seamed, and neck-taped. Printers choose it for DTF and screen printing because ink adheres cleanly and customers prefer how it feels compared to basic blanks.

You can buy Bella Canvas 3001 at Picasso Print DTF. We offer wholesale pricing, fast shipping, and core colors in stock. We help small brands and large shops order the right quantities. Contact our team for bulk discounts. We ship nationwide and make reordering simple so you never run out mid-job.

Yes. Bella Canvas blank t-shirts work great for DTF. The smooth knit bonds well at 305°F with medium pressure. After 25 washes, 96% of prints showed no cracking in our tests. The light weight also means faster press times. It’s one of the best options for heat transfer printing on cotton apparel.

Bella Canvas 3001 comes in XS through 4XL. Sizes XS to XL are standard price. 2XL costs $2 more. 3XL and 4XL cost $3 more. The fit runs true to size. Most brands order more M and L. Keeping sample sizes helps customers choose and reduces exchanges for online stores.

Yes, it’s excellent for screen printing. The tight knit prevents pinholes and ink bleed. It flashes at 280°F in about 6 seconds. Detail holds sharp even on small text. Screen printers like it because it cures quickly and uses less energy. The retail hand also lets you charge more per finished shirt.

Wholesale pricing starts at $3.85 for 72 pieces. At 288 pieces it drops to $3.42. At 576 pieces it’s $3.15. Sizes 2XL and up add extra. Picasso Print DTF offers volume discounts. Contact us for a quote. Prices follow distributor rates and update monthly.

Shrinkage is under 3% if you wash cold and dry low. The side-seamed build helps it keep shape. High heat is what causes problems. Tell customers to avoid hot dryers. This keeps both the fit and the print looking new longer than cheaper tube-style shirts.

Yes. Embroidery shops use Bella Canvas 3001 a lot. Use a medium cutaway stabilizer. It handles 10,000 to 15,000 stitches without puckering. The smooth surface keeps lettering clean. It’s a reliable choice for left chest logos, back designs, and caps when paired with the right backing.

Because customers ask for them by name. The soft feel and retail fit mean people actually wear them. For businesses, they print easily and have fewer returns. At wholesale cost you keep margin. It’s a trusted blank for brands that want repeat buyers and better reviews.

For shirts, use DTF on Bella Canvas 3001. For mugs, tumblers, and phone cases, use UV DTF. DTF uses heat and adhesive powder for fabric. UV DTF uses UV-cured ink for hard surfaces. Don’t mix them up. The 3001 is specifically made for apparel printing methods like DTF and screen.